Suhl Wheellock carbin

[Sajen]

Hello,

may I ask when and why the brass and bone inlays added?

Regards,
Detlef

[Morten]

Nice weapons Michael. I should probably start a new thread but I post it here, a frien of mine have wheellock carbine that someday I hope should be mine, but I don't know where it's produced so if someone also can tell me something about this I will be happy. It's not so good pictures of this but you can see the markings and the shape of the stock. It's also have a another shape on the barrel.

[Matchlock]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hello,

may I ask when and why the brass and bone inlays added?

Regards,
Detlef

Hi Detlef,

Those plain wheellock and matchlock guns soon became technically outdated by ca. 1700 and were replaced by flintlocks. The obsolete guns were sold off cheaply in large numbers by the city arsenals, and many noblemen bought them and had them "embellished" in late 16th c. style in Poland and Czechia; they then "decorated" their castles with that stuff that now looked much nicer hanging on the walls than it did before.
Such items, of course, are an absolute "no go" for any serious collector.

Best,
Michael

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Matchlock

Hi Detlef,

Those plain wheellock and matchlock guns soon became technically outdated by ca. 1700 and were replaced by flintlocks. The obsolete guns were sold off cheaply in large numbers by the city arsenals, and many noblemen bought them and had them "embellished" in late 16th c. style in Poland and Czechia; they then "decorated" their castles with that stuff that now looked much nicer hanging on the walls than it did before.
Such items, of course, are an absolute "no go" for any serious collector.

Best,
Michael

Hi Michael,

thank you very much for the full description.

Best regards,
Detlef

[bkp747]

What Fun! I learn something new every time I visit. I particularly look forward to MATCHLOCK'S input, and insight on these ancient weapons, but also appreciate the depth of knowledge of many of the members here. Thanks for the education, and fantastic photos... barry

[Matchlock]

Hi Barry,


Thank you so much for appreciating what I have been striving to achieve over the last 40 years!
It is responses like yours that make me feel that all the toil was worthwhile, and that at least part of my accumulated knowledge will survive and pass.
What is even more is to know that there are some folks out there to whom my work does count and that, in a way, a few people actually need me.
That is a huge reward indeed.

So here is to all of you:
Do not hesitate to address me on special topics and ask me questions. Call me out!


Best as ever,
and with at least some hope for the New Year,

Michael Trömner
Rebenstr. 9
D-93326 Abensberg
Bavaria, Germany